Wallace Thomas

Yes. Once your supermarket living herb has been divided, you can pot up the individual clumps to keep as indoor herbs, or transplant them outside… Read More »Can I Plant Supermarket Potted Herbs?

Excellent drainage is essential, no matter how you grow herbs. Poor drainage quickly leads to root problems, including rot. Give herbs coarse, fast-draining soil, so… Read More »Do Herbs Need To Be In Pots With Drainage Holes?

If you follow the proper care, fresh herbs can last for up to three weeks. How long will herb plants live? Annual herbs include basil,… Read More »How Long Do Home Grown Herbs Last?

Keep the herbs in a warm, sunny environment. Place the herbs in a south-facing window, if possible. Basil is one exception—it doesn’t like cool weather… Read More »How Do You Keep Herbs Year Round?

Using a potting soil or ProMix will be lighter and fluffier, perfect for herb growing. Add in an occasional watering (twice a month) with 20-20-20… Read More »What Soil Is Best For Herbs In Pots?

Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Remove any bruised or blackened leaves, and then submerge the wilted herbs, stems and all, into… Read More »Can You Bring Herbs Back To Life?

Rosemary, lemon verbena, and a few other perennial herbs are not reliably winter hardy. Extra winter protection can be provided by cutting plants back to… Read More »Should I Cut Back My Herbs For Winter?

Here are 10 ways I plan to use my herbs now and preserve them for later. Freeze Them. Freezing is the best way to store… Read More »What Do You Do With Herbs At The End Of The Season?

Most herbs need a fair amount of sunlight. As long as an herb is growing in a space where it gets at least 4 hours… Read More »What Kind Of Light Do Herbs Need To Grow?